Rapid Response Nurse
Canterbury • permanent • £48k - £58k per annum

Rapid Response Nurse

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Canterbury On-site permanent 25 Applications
£48k - £58k per annum
Full-time
Posted 01 Oct 2026
Expires 12 Nov 2026

Job description

Description

Superior Healthcare is seeking Rapid Response Nurses to join our Complex Care Team, supporting adults and children across West and Mid Kent.

This is a permanent position working days where you will provide clinical support in clients’ homes when their regular team members are unavailable. You will work with clients living with a wide range of life-limiting conditions, including:

  • Congenital conditions from birth
  • Degenerative conditions
  • Spinal injuries
  • Acquired brain injuries

You will also support clients requiring interventions such as:

  • Tracheostomy
  • Ventilation
  • Gastrostomy
  • Bowel management
  • Seizures

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality complex care in clients’ homes
  • Work to a two-week rota with regular hours (days and nights available)
  • Provide last minute cover when needed
  • Assist with training and induction of Healthcare Assistants and Nurses
  • Ensure continuity of care and clinical excellence

Shift Pattern – 8–12 hour shifts

  • Week 1: Mon, Thu, Fri
  • Week 2: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
  • Week 3: Mon, Thu, Fri
  • Week 4: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

Pay & Benefits

  • £26–£31 per hour
  • Full-time salary equivalent: £47,646 (Days)

    £57,562 Nights

  • Opportunity for overtime to increase earnings
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development

Candidate Preferences

Our clients prefer nurses who have:

  • A strong background in complex care
  • Female applicants
  • Clear communication skills
  • Ability to fit seamlessly into a community setting
  • Happy to work with adults and children
  • No pet allergies (many clients have pets!)
  • A valid driving licence

Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Three years’ continuous referencing
  • Strong clinical skills and adaptability to varied client needs

Apply Today

Recruiter: Adina Daws
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Join Superior Healthcare and make a difference by delivering rapid, compassionate, and expert care when it matters most.

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and registration is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. Payment via a limited company is not offered.

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